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BW08 YJG

2008 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,496 mi
Last recorded64,496 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 YJG
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 64,496 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 61,380 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2024 61,380 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2023 55,975 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 55,922 miles

tested in wet condition

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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BW08 YJG is a 2008 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW08 YJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW08 YJG?

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What year was BW08 YJG registered?

BW08 YJG is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is BW08 YJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 YJG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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